Fire Protection Systems, Wet Riser Systems, Sprinklers Systems:
Wet riser systems are a vital piece of fire protection equipment for buildings
over 60 metres high. In case of a fire, they give the fire brigade essential
access to water. With the potential for severe penalties should they fail when
needed, the Govt. Standard recommends that wet risers are serviced every six
months and hydraulically pressure tested annually. Our directly-employed service
engineers carry out the necessary checks and flow tests to ensure the wet riser
system is in full working condition and ready for use.
Dry and wet risers are a system of pipes intended for use by the Fire Brigade.
They allow a supply of water for fighting fires throughout a building. The only
difference between dry and wet risers is that wet risers contain a constant
supply of water at all times, whereas, a dry riser is left empty so the Fire
Brigade can pump an extinguishant of choice through them
Sprinklers form the majority of automatic fire fighting systems in commercial
buildings. Their purpose is obviously to release a water supply in the event of
a fire. They are swift and effective in tackling fires and are especially
helpful in high-storey buildings, where Fireman’s access will be limited and
time consuming.